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Monday, January 17, 2011

There is nothing wrong with opting for all-natural supplements. As a matter of fact, I am now using alkaline water to help lower my body's acidity. I found out that most food that we eat are acidic and sometimes our illnesses are rooted to the body's acidity.

Another important body supplement is chromium. It prevents diabetes and hinders cravings for fatty and sweet food. We get traces of chromium from the food we eat. For example, a half cup of broccoli has 11 mcg of chromium. A cup of grape juice has about 8 mcg of chromium while orange juice has only 2 mcg.

It is hard to really determine the amount of chromium in the food that we eat as its chromium content can be affected by the processes a type of food goes through before we can eat it. If you feel you are not getting the right amount of this mineral in your body, maybe you should consider taking chromium. Source for the best chromium supplements online. However of you are taking other medications, it is best to ask your doctor first.